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| germaneighter |
 Jun 16 2010, 12:55 PM
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I'm thinking of getting a 2000 - 2002 Boxster or S model to use as a daily driver and retire my '74 2.0 to weekend use. I don't have any personal Boxster experience nor do I know anyone who has any..... Just what I've read, mainly in Excellence magazine. I plan on test driving a couple of cars this weekend.
Anyone have any general advice? What to look, feel, or listen for? How much difference, (better?) in the S model over the 2.7? thanks, dg |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jun 16 2010, 03:58 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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I love my '00 Tip Boxster. The Tips btw don't have rear main seal problems. I'm at the point where I need to sell it, but I hate to, I mean really hate to. The Boxster is like the new 914 and the more I drive mine the more 914ish it seems, to me anyway. If you are interested PM me, mine's only got 37k miles. Mine's metallic green with beige interior.
I've had no problems, and so far maintenence has been pretty easy. Changing the fuel filter is a PITA, but it won't need a new one for a long time. I get up to 30 mpg on trips if I drive it conservatively, great heat and a/c, still two trunks, and a smooth ride for a sports car. Just my .02! |
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| Drums66 |
Jul 13 2010, 04:08 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(9146986 @ Jun 16 2010, 02:58 PM)  I love my '00 Tip Boxster. The Tips btw don't have rear main seal problems. I'm at the point where I need to sell it, but I hate to, I mean really hate to. The Boxster is like the new 914 and the more I drive mine the more 914ish it seems, to me anyway. If you are interested PM me, mine's only got 37k miles. Mine's metallic green with beige interior. I've had no problems, and so far maintenence has been pretty easy. Changing the fuel filter is a PITA, but it won't need a new one for a long time. I get up to 30 mpg on trips if I drive it conservatively, great heat and a/c, still two trunks, and a smooth ride for a sports car. Just my .02! Get 1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (dig all the positives above) P.S. boxster is future 914! |
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Posts in this topic
germaneighter Thinking about getting a Boxster Jun 16 2010, 12:55 PM
Root_Werks I've had 3 986's, couldn't keep any of... Jun 16 2010, 02:18 PM brp986s First off, your 914 avatar looks great. I know go... Jun 16 2010, 03:21 PM
Daiberl My wife had a 1997 Boxster with Tip, we sold it wi... Jun 16 2010, 04:34 PM Root_Werks My post sounds negative, not meant to be.
I do li... Jun 16 2010, 04:39 PM Silverstreak Get an 05-08 350Z. It'll out perform a Boxster... Jun 16 2010, 06:00 PM jim_hoyland I recently bought a used low milage '98. Whi... Jun 16 2010, 10:33 PM 9146986 From my experience with a customer's '99 a... Jun 16 2010, 10:42 PM timofly DG,
Get one from an original owner or a reputable... Jul 12 2010, 06:57 PM Ferg Just bought a 99 :D
IMO just like the excellenc... Jul 12 2010, 08:16 PM patssle Why does a ~$50,000 car have so many maintena... Jul 13 2010, 04:24 PM Eric_Shea Get one with a hard top (welded on). :D Jul 13 2010, 04:50 PM Root_Werks It was asked were all the $5k 986's were,... Jul 14 2010, 10:40 AM
OU8AVW I bought a 98 from my brother two years ago for ... Jul 14 2010, 03:11 PM |
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